I just replaced the clutch in my '89 FZR1000. I used heavy duty plates/springs. I followed the shop manual to the letter and even bought a torque wrench for this purpose. Now the clutch drags ever so slightly and I can't put it into neutral unless I'm rolling or the engine is off. I have about 100 miles on the new clutch. Any ideas, fellow members?
2006-06-08 03:42:45 · 5 answers · asked by supermarine67 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Check the freeplay at the clutch lever. It should be about 1/2 an inch, a little less maybe. Also make sure clutch cable isn't binding anywhere and working freely. Make sure adjustment at the clutch itself is also correct. To me it sounds like the free play isn't properly set. Without enough freeplay, your clutch will always be slightly engaged, causing the symptom you mention.
And don't listen to that fool telling you to get a new bike. I own a 79 Suzuki GS1000 that is an excellent bike. The 89 FZR is a great machine and was a ground breaker in its day. If you keep it good shape, it will serve you very well. New bikes are loaded with computer chips. If you like working on your own machine, you'd better have lots of coin for the software and hardware required to maintain a new motorcycle. Either that or be prepared to have the dealer soak you. And the truth is, the Kawi ZX10R or the R1 are wonderful machines with massive amounts of horsepower but nobody but a poser REALLY needs over a 140 hp at the rear wheel. If you use a bike like that to its full capability, you'll either wipe out or lose your license pretty fast. And with the state of city streets these days, the best kind of bike for daily travel is a dirt bike that's been altered for the street, aka a dualsport or supermoto. Anyway, good look with your motorcycle endeavors.
2006-06-08 08:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by baz666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should just get a newer bike. The plates might be off or not the same as the original. Your better of getting a new bike. Either get a Yamaha YZF-R1 or Kawasaki ZX-10
2006-06-08 03:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by fierro_ger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May need more break in or you just have it adjusted wrong. Or......... how much you weigh hehehe. and your other answer you got about get a newer bike my 1986 zx 1000r is still smoking new zx-10s LOL
2006-06-08 04:12:34 · answer #3 · answered by bucktail_44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it's adjusted correctly. Also make sure your using the correct oil.
2006-06-08 05:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by FangStu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd listen to Fangstu.
2006-06-08 07:34:30 · answer #5 · answered by DS2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋